Guide Fire Protection

P R O T E C T I O N
G U I D E
F I R E
D E S I G N
FIRE
PROTECTION
F I R E
D E S I G N
Contents.
Introduction
The Benefits of Fire Protection Insulation
Product Range, Applications

& Selection Guides
thermosetting resin. Both are available in sheet or roll

form and as moulded pipe insulation.
Bradford Ther mofoil compr ises a range of
aluminium foil laminates available in various grades.
All CSR Bradford Insulation products are tested to
meet stringent quality control standards incorporating
quality management systems such as AS3902/ISO9002.
Bradford Insulation has a 65 year history of providing
insulation for fire protection applications. Bradfords
comprehensive fire testing research laboratory in Sydney,
Australia is registered by the National Australian Testing
Authority (NATA) and, in conjunction with the
Australian Governments Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is able to
undertake fire testing to meet many international
standards.
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Design Considerations
Rockwool & Glasswool Insulation
Principles of Fire Protection
Fire Testing of Building Materials
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Building Applications,
Specifications & Systems
Fire Protection in Homes
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Industrial Fire Protection
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Curtain Wall
ABOUT THIS GUIDE.

The purpose of the guide is to provide information
on the benefits from the use of insulation materials in the
fire protection of buildings, industrial processes, ships
and other applications. The incorporation of the correct
insulation products in the design of passive fire protection
systems can save lives and complement the installation of
active fire protection equipment.
In most countries the inclusion of fire rated building
products such as insulation is covered by strict building
codes or other fire safety regulations. Information is
provided in this guide to assist the designer in the correct
choice of insulation to meet these stringent fire protection
requirements.
The range of Bradford products and their applications
is presented along with data and worked examples to
illustrate design considerations. Sample specifications for
applications are also included. In order that the benefits
of insulation may be realised most cost effectively, its
inclusion in passive fire protection systems should be
considered from the initial stage of design.
Information included in this Design Guide relates to
products as manufactured at the date of publication. As
the CSR Bradford Insulation policy is one of continual
product improvement, technical details as published are
subject to change without notice. Similarly, regional fire
regulations referenced in this guide may also change over
time, and current information should be obtained at the
design stage.
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Party Wall
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External Walls
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Fire Barriers/Stops
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Flooring
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Fire Damper Strip
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Penetrations
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Sprayed Systems
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Steel Columns and Beams
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Marine Applications,
Specifications & Systems
Principles of Marine Insulation
Bradford Marine Systems
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Appendix A
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Appendix B
Terminology.
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CSR Bradford Insulation

Regional Contact Details
G U I D E
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Introduction.
The Bradford Insulation Group forms part of the

Building Materials Division of CSR Limited. CSR
Bradford Insulation manufactures and markets an
extensive range of insulation products offering outstanding
fire protection, thermal and acoustic properties for use in
all types of industrial and marine applications as well as
domestic and commercial buildings.
Two mineral fibre insulation types are available;
Bradford Glasswool, which is manufactured by
controlled felting of glass wool bonded with a
thermosetting resin; and Bradford Fibertex Rockwool
which is spun from natural rock and bonded with a
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
To assist designers, a free and comprehensive technical
service, as well as advice and assistance in specifying and
using Bradford products is available from CSR Bradford
Insulation offices in your region. Further technical data
and product updates are also available on the CSR
Building Solutions Website: www.csr.com.au/bradford
CSR BRADFORD INSULATION
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
The Importance of
Fire Protection Insulation.
In most countries, approval for the occupancy of a building or the use of an industrial process
or the launch of a new ship, depends on passing fire safety regulations. These regulations and codes
have been developed around the world from the tragic experiences of real fires resulting in loss of
life or property. Investigations by fire fighters and government fire authorities have led to requirements
that the use of fire rated building materials should be included in designs, particularly in high fire
risk environments.
Whilst many countries are now moving away from prescriptive to performance based regulations,
the principle objective remains that of minimising the spread of flames and the release of toxic fumes
from fires to ensure occupants have sufficient time to safely escape the inferno.
Rockwool mineral fibre insulation, in particular, has achieved widespread international use as a
lightweight, adaptable and effective fire rated building product for use in passive fire protection systems
design.
Passive fire protection is a term which describes materials that are an integral part of the
construction of a building. These products are most effective when assembled into compartments,
forming fire rated barriers. This allows occupants of other parts of a building to safely escape from
the dangers of a fire.
PRIMARY BENEFITS OF FIRE RATED INSULATION

Protection of Persons and
Installations in case of fire.
Bradford Rockwool is a proven fire protection material

which can provide up to four hours fire resistance. Both
Rockwool and low binder Glasswool are non-combustible
and do not contribute to the propagation of a fire.
Improved Thermal Comfort

all year round.
Not only does insulation provide fire protection, it also

assists greatly in creating a more comfortable environment all
year round due to its excellent thermal characteristics.
Reduced Noise Levels
Bradford Glasswool and Rockwool are excellent sound

absorbers and can assist in reducing noise transmission
through building elements such as partitions, marine
bulkheads and decks.
Durability
Bradford Glasswool and Rockwool insulation are made from

durable fibres which are unaffected by their exposure in the
building environment. They will perform efficiently without
deterioration or need of maintenance for the life of the
building.
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Fire Protection Insulation for

Commercial Buildings.
Air Conditioning
Duct Insulation
(Rigid & Flexible Ducts)
Lift Well
Pipe & Duct

Penetrations
Party
Wall
Fire
Barrier
Curtain
Wall
Kitchen
Exhaust
Ducts
Columns &
Beams
Plant Room Wall &

Ceiling Insulation
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Bradford Insulation Application & Selection Guide for

Fire Protection in Commercial Buildings.
Insulation Application
Product Type
Product Range/Facings
Lift Well
Bradford FIBERTEX 450 Rockwool
25 100mm
Party Wall
Bradford FIBERTEX Rockwool

Party Wall Batts
100mm
Fire Barrier
Bradford FIBERMESH 820 Blanket
50 100mm
Curtain Wall
Bradford FIBERTEX
SPANSEAL Boards
64 100kg/m3,
50 100mm
Bradford Curtain Wall Batts
135mm
Columns &
Beams
Bradford FIBERTEX HD Rockwool
25 100mm
Bradford FIBERTEX Spraywool
12.5kg bags

Pipe Insulation
25 710mm O.D.
25 100mm thickness
Bradford FIBERMESH 650
25 100mm
Plant Room
Bradford FIBERTEX Spraywool
Kitchen Exhaust
Ducts
Bradford Glasswool HT THERMATEL
25 50mm, Foil Facing
Bradford FIBERMESH Stitched Blanket
25 75mm
Bradford FIBERTEX 450 Rockwool

Fire Damper Strips
13mm
Bradford FIBERTEX Loose HT

Rockwool
12.5kg bags

Pipe Insulation
25 760mm O.D.
25 100mm thickness
THERMOFOIL facings
Bradford FIBERTEX HD Rockwool
25 100mm
Bradford Glasswool Ductliner and

Ductwrap
25 50mm

Ductliner and Ductwrap
Foil faced with UL181 fire rated

tape
Pipe & Duct

Wall Penetrations
Air Conditioning
Ducts
12.5kg bags
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Fire Protection Insulation for

Industrial & Marine Applications.
Marine
Thermal &
Acoustic
Marine
Deckhead
& Bulkhead
Cryogenic
Vessels
Process Equipment,
Pipes, Storage Tanks
& Furnaces
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Bradford Insulation Application & Selection Guide for

Fire Protection in Industrial & Marine Applications.
Insulation Application
Marine
Deckhead & Bulkhead
Marine
Thermal & Acoustic
Cryogenic Vessels
Process Equipment
Storage Tanks &
Furnaces
Product Type
Product Range/Facings
Bradford FIBERTEX 820
25mm 75mm
Bradford FIBERTEX 820
25mm 75mm
Bradford Glasswool Marine

Thermal Grade
25mm 75mm
Bradford FIBERTEX Loose CR
12.5kg bags
Bradford FIBERTEX 350 HD Rockwool
25mm 100mm
Bradford FIBERMESH Stitched Banket
25mm 100mm
Bradford Glasswool HT THERMATEL
25mm 75mm
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Design Considerations.
In the selection and design of the optimum type of insulation for fire protection applications, there are several factors
which need to be taken into account to ensure total performance requirements are met.
CONSIDERATION
ACTION.
Principles of fire protection in buildings
Ensure passive insulation systems and products provide sufficient fire

rating protection to allow occupants to escape.
Building codes and regulations
Confirm local building fire regulations for the class of building under
construction.
Testing certification
Ensure test certificates available to meet fire regulations particularly

for marine.
Maximum service temperature
Choose insulation material capable of operating continuously at

prescribed temperature.
Facings
Choose facings and adhesives with appropriate fire ratings.
Heat transfer and thermal conductivity
Consider temperature control requirements of processes and ensure

insulation type suitable for applications.
Acoustic benefits
Consider noise control regulations and acoustic benefits provided

by insulation.
Penetrations/gaps
Ensure all wall penetrations and gaps have fire protection insulation.
Toxicity of product when burnt
Consider toxicity of insulation off-gases and choose insulation

with lowest toxicity.
Suitability of sealants
Ensure sealants meet appropriate fire rating for system.
Ease of installation
Allow space for application of thickness of fire protection insulation.
Installation cost
Choose insulation that is readily available and cost effective.
Environmental
Choose environmentally friendly insulation products using

ecologically sustainable raw materials and with a positive embodied
energy life cycle
Health & Safety
Observe MSDS recommendations
Choice of Insulation Products.

the fuel source of a fire. Its higher density helps provide
dimensional stability and performance at high temperature.
BRADFORD FIBERTEX ROCKWOOL

All Bradford Fibertex Rockwool products achieve
0,0,0,0 when tested to AS1530.3. Internationally, mineral
wool products such as Bradford Fibertex Rockwool
are the leading choice for cost effective passive fire
protection building design. Bradford Fibertex Rockwool
is manufactured by melting rocks at 1300C and the
resulting spun fibrous insulation is less likely to shrink or
degrade during fire than many other insulation products.
Bradford Fibertex Rockwool is inherently noncombustible, and does not require the addition of
expensive fireproof facings to pass international fire testing.
It has a low organic binder content and does not add to
BRADFORD GLASSWOOL.
All Bradford Glasswool unfaced products achieve
0,0,0,0 1 when tested to AS1530.3. Glasswool insulation
is spun from molten glass and has a generally lower
density and temperature resistance than rockwool
insulation. Due to its higher organic binder content it is
not inherently non-combustible. Only specialty Bradford
Glasswool products such as Bradford Glasswool
Thermatel and Bradford Glasswool Marine Thermal
Grade pass non-combustibility testing (AS1530.1) for
fire protection applications.
F I R E
D E S I G N
Principles of
Fire Protection in Buildings.
CONTROLLING FIRE
WITHIN A COMPARTMENT.
A fire compartment is defined as an area of a building
which is totally separated from the remainder of the
building by continuous fire rated construction. This area
can be a single room, a series of rooms or an entire floor.
It can also be a vertical shaft for services or a crawl space
beneath a floor.
A large proportion of fires do not spread beyond the
compartment of origin. Therefore, if careful attention to
detail is placed on compartment design fire losses should
be reduced.
Fire in a compartment can be controlled by either
passive or active fire protection measures. Passive fire
protection which includes Bradford Rockwool Insulation
is recommended because these products are non
combustible and have melting points in excess of 1150C.
Each year building fires cause many deaths and injuries

and billions of dollars worth of property damage.
There are four stages in the life of a fire:
ignition,
fire growth period (pre flashover),
fully developed fire (post flashover),
decay.
Flashover
FIG 1. FIRE LIFE CYCLE.

TYPICAL TIME/TEMPERATURE CURVE.
Temperature
G U I D E
CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF FIRE

BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS
VIA OPENINGS IN EXTERNAL WALLS.
Flames escaping from a broken window in a low rise
or high rise building tend to curl back to the level above.
This is another critical area which needs to be addressed.
The flow and intensity of the heat generated is often high
enough to be a fire hazard to the compartment above.
The main objective is to prevent the flame from
reaching the upper window or wall. The two factors
which affect this are:
window size and shape;
vertical spandrels and horizontal ledges.
decay
(cooling stage)
fully developed
(post flashover stage)
Growth
(Preflashover stage)
Time
Combustion requires heat, fuel and oxygen. Fire

growth is a function of the fuel itself, with little or no
influence from the configuration of a building. Given
sufficient fuel and oxygen, fire will continue to grow
resulting in an increase in compartment temperature.
When substantial heat is generated, over 500 600
degrees Celsius, flashover occurs and the fire becomes
fully developed, engulfing the whole compartment.
WINDOW SIZE AND SHAPE.

Many studies in this area have revealed that tall narrow
windows present a lesser hazard than short wide ones. Tall
windows tend to project the flame away from the facade,
decreasing the thermal coupling of the flames and keeping
the thermal exposure relatively low.
Decay follows when all the fuel or oxygen within the

compartment is totally consumed.
REDUCING FIRE HAZARDS

There are principally three key areas for reducing fire
hazards:
controlling fire within a compartment;
controlling the spread of fire between compartments
through openings in external walls;
providing early warning to building occupants.
F I R E
D E S I G N
VERTICAL SPANDRELS AND

HORIZONTAL LEDGES.
For vertical separation.
To minimise the risk of fire spreading from one floor
to another via openings in external walls it is important
that any external opening:
must be separated by a spandrel which is not less than
900mm in height, and extends not less than 600mm
above the upper surface of the intervening floor; and,
is constructed from a non-combustible material having
a suitable fire resistant level which complies with the
relevant countrys requirements. This is usually FRL
60/60/60 or 120/120/120.
G U I D E
FIG 3.
BUILDING WITH CONCRETE LEDGE TO PREVENT
VERTICAL SPREAD OF FIRE.
FIG 2. BUILDING WITH VERTICAL SPANDREL

CURTAIN WALL.
EARLY WARNING.
In todays society due to the regulations for higher
acoustic performance of walls and floors it is necessary to
ensure that in conjunction with passive fire protection,
smoke and fire alarms are located in areas where they will
be most useful and audible.
In non residential buildings it is normally necessary for
the sound level to be 65dBA for longer than 30 seconds.
For residential buildings where the occupants may be
in deep sleep, a sound level of 75dBA minimum is
required in the bedrooms.
Typically alarms are located in corridors, and to
achieve the necessary sound level requirement for a
bedroom, the sound level needs to be at least 130dBA at
the source. This may not always be possible and therefore
it may be necessary for alarms to be located in bedrooms
on different levels.
For horizontal separation at floor level.

the external projections must not be less than 1100mm
and extend along the wall not less than 450mm
beyond the openings; and,
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN.

It is incumbent upon building designers to choose
passive fire protection materials with great care and
attention to detail.
Whilst in many cases active fire protection systems can
be added at a later stage, passive systems must be built in.
Insulation products are a key component of passive fire
protection systems, as well as providing thermal and
acoustic benefits.
Insulation products should always be chosen with the
best fire protection properties demonstrated under
rigorous testing regimes.
is constructed from a non-combustible material having

a suitable fire resistant level which complies with the
relevant countrys requirements. This is usually FRL
60/60/60 or 120/120/120.
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Fire Testing.
National building codes and fire regulations call upon a variety of test methods to ensure passive fire protection products
and systems will guarantee performance in the event of a fire. Unlike other areas of building design, these fire testing
requirements are usually mandatory.
Country
Building and Regulatory Tests
Australia/ New Zealand
AS1530.1 Combustibility test

AS1530.3 Early Fire Hazard test
AS1530.4 Fire Resistant test
UL181.16 Burning Test
Burma/Cambodia/China
BS476.4 Combustibility test
Hong Kong/Indonesia
BS476.5 Test for Ignitability
Korea/Laos/Malaysia
BS476.6 Test for Fire Propagation
Singapore/Sri Lanka
BS476.7 Surface Spread of Flame

BS476.4, 6 and 22.
Thailand/Vietnam
BS476.8, 20 and 22 Fire Resistant test

JISA 1304
JISA 1321 Incombustibility
ISO 834
Philippines/Taiwan
ASTM E119 Fire Resistant test

ASTM E84
ASTM E136 Combustibility test
UL 723 Surface Burning Characteristics
International
ISO 1182
IMO Marine Testing Classification System
FIG 4. REGIONAL MAP.
China
Taiwan
Hong Kong
India
Thailand
Malaysia
Vietnam
Philippines
Singapore
Indonesia
Australia
New
Zealand
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COMBUSTIBILITY.
Rockwool and low binder glasswool have a low
content of organic binder and are deemed to be noncombustible when tested to AS1530.1, BS474.4,
ISO1182 , ASTM and IMO Resolution A.472(X11) or
equivalent.
Australian Standard AS1668.1 Part 1 Fire and smoke
control in multi compartment buildings prescribes that
materials used in ductwork for fire dampers, smoke spill
and exhaust systems shall be deemed to be noncombustible in accordance with AS1530.1.
All insulation used in marine applications must be
non-combustible.
G U I D E
FIG 5.
STANDARD TIME vs TEMPERATURE CURVE.
1200
1100
Temperature (C)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
0
EARLY FIRE HAZARD INDICES.

Early Fire Hazard relates to the behaviour of materials
in the early stages of fire. The objectives of both Fire
Resistance and Early Fire Hazards are:
to ensure as much time as possible for occupants to
leave the premises and for fire fighting personnel to
arrive and deal with the situation;
to minimise the spread of fire and the amount of
smoke generated.
Australian Standard AS1530.3 - Early Fire Hazard
Indices, provides a standard testing procedure to measure.
ignitability
spread of flame
heat evolved
smoke developed
Ignitability is rated on a scale of 0 20 while the other
factors are rated from 0 10. The lower the number the
smaller the risk.
30
60
90
120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360

Time (Minutes)
STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY.
Failure occurs when the specimen collapses under
load.
INTEGRITY.
Failure occurs when the specimen develops cracks or
openings through which flames or hot gases can pass.
INSULATION.
Failure occurs when the average temperature of the
unexposed surface of the specimen increases by more than
140C above the initial temperature, or the temperature
at any point of the unexposed face increases by more than
180C above the initial temperature, after allowing for
ambient temperatures.
The test performance of the specimen is expressed as
a Fire Resistance Level, which indicates the number of
minutes for which the specimen fulfils the requirements
of three fire test criteria.
For any specified FRL, a system having equal or
higher respective criteria may be used.
FIRE RESISTANCE LEVELS.

Fire resistance testing is conducted to the Australian
Standard AS1530.4 : 1997. This standard gives the test
method and criteria of failure for the various elements of
construction such as partition walls, floor/ceilings and
roof/ceilings.
The specimen assemblies are built into the test furnace
and subjected to furnace temperatures in accordance
with AS1530.4 Standard Time versus Temperature curve.
The test specimen is heated in the prescribed manner
until the failure criteria has been reached, or is terminated
by agreement between parties.
Assessment cr iter ia are represented by three
performance measurements known as Fire Resistance
Levels (FRL).
OTHER FIRE TESTS

A wide variety of specialty fire tests apply to such areas
as ductwork e.g. UL181-16 or the Factory Mutual
Corner Fire Test for warehouses and factories.
Care must be taken to understand fire test methods
and their applications. In some cases insulation products
may pass one test but fail another.
It is recommended that for complex issues a fire
engineer is consulted. Refer to your nearest Bradford
Insulation office for more information.
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FIRE CODES BY BUILDING CLASS (BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA).

Building Class
Description
FRL
Single occupancy houses and terraces
60/60/60
2 and 3
Dual occupancies/boarding houses
90/90/90
Sole dwelling in a commercial building
up to 90/90/90
Office Building
up to 120/120/120
Retail
180/180/180
7 and 8 <2stories
Industrial
90/90/90
7 and 8 >2stories
Industrial
240/240/240
Public Buildings (Hospitals, schools etc)
120/120/120
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Garage
NA
Prescriptive
(Deemed to Satisfy) versus
Performance Based Design.
highly beneficial. This guide provides sample

specifications for various fire protection applications
utilising Bradford Fibertex Rockwool.
TOXICITY.
DIN53436 is a German test used in about six
European countries to measure the toxicity of smoke
produced by burning substances. In most circumstances
the smoke produced in a fire tends to be the cause of
human fatalities rather than the heat emitted from a fire.
A classification system was presented to rate the acute
lethal potential of each material on the basis of the
amount of material required to generate sufficient smoke
to kill 50% of the laboratory animals within 30 minutes
of exposure and 10 minutes of post exposure.
The classification system is as follows (Reference:
Alairie and Anderson 1980):
LC50 expressed in grams
LT50 time in minutes
LTC50 grams x minutes
Class defined as:
A: As toxic as wood
B: More Toxic than wood
C: Much more toxic than wood
D: More severe than class C
The reference point has been designated to be Douglas
Fir wood and materials are classified by comparison
against Douglas Fir. (FIG 6)
Based on this data, glasswool and rockwool insulation
have been found to be on the lower end of the toxicity
scale, similar to timber when compared to other products
readily available in the market.
Petrochemical based insulation products such as foams
or polyester, along with paper (cellulose) and wood based
insulation products are usually classed as more toxic or
much more toxic than Douglas Fir.
Deemed to Satisfy provisions for the fire protection

of buildings have been developed over the years based on
proven performance systems.
However, in some circumstances an alternative design
may be as appropriate as the prescriptive method, and it
may prove more economical. The compliance with
Deemed to Satisfy is not compulsory if alternative
means can be found to satisfy that the performance
requirements will be achieved.
Factors affecting the fire must be taken into
consideration including:
the likelihood or risk of a fire occurring in the
building;
the size, load or intensity of any fire in the building;
the difficulty of evacuation and or/rescue;
the risk of spreading a fire to another building;
the fire safety systems in the building.
It is helpful to use the Deemed to Satisfy provisions
for guidance purposes. Fire Design Engineers are then
suitably qualified to evaluate each project on its merit
through risk-cost assessment models and seek optimal
solutions which benefit the client and the public.
The aim of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) is
to maximise the safety, health and amenity of people in
and around buildings. The protection of property is not
a primary aim, yet it is necessary to maintain structural
adequacy of building elements in the event of a fire to
ensure evacuation can be carried out in safety.
The installation of Bradford Fibertex Rockwool in
passive fire protection systems has been found to be
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FIG 6. TOXICITY CLASSIFICATION.
Concentration - Response (grams)

MUCH MORE TOXIC
THAN WOOD
0.1
MORE TOXIC
THAN WOOD
1.0
AS TOXIC
AS WOOD
10.0
100.0
AS FAST AS
WOOD
FASTER
THAN WOOD
FIBERGLASS
SPF WOOD
WOOL
30.0
UF
D. FIR
GM 25
GM 57
CLASS A
MOD
P.E.II
PVC-A
GM 21
PTFE RESIN
GM 47 PVC
10.0
H.R.E
P.E.I
GM 23
GM-49
PVC-CN
GM 27
ABS-3
CLASS B
PCP-CN
MUCH FASTER
THAN WOOD
Time - Response (minutes)
CELLULOSE
1000.0
3.0
CLASS C
CLASS D
1.0
Installation Issues.
Service Temperatures.
The construction process as set out in the Sample

Specifications must be strictly adhered to when installing
Bradford glasswool or rockwool into fire rated systems.
Thermal insulation products must be suitable for the

maximum operating or service temperature of the metal
surface which is to be insulated.
The fire rating achieved has been tested in a laboratory

under supervised conditions. It is therefore necessary to
install the insulation product in a manner which closely
resembles that used in the test.
The maximum service temperatures for mineral fibre

insulation is specified to ensure minimal dimension
change and low thermal conductivity at the design
temperature. Higher density products such as rockwool
are required at elevated temperatures for dimensional
stability and the low conductivity of radiant heat.
CSR Bradford Insulation recommends the following:

All insulation be cut square and butted together firmly
to ensure there are no air gaps when installed as part
of fire rated systems. In some cases such as party wall
and curtain wall batts, there is a requirement for the
rockwool to be compressed by at least 15% of its
height or width.
The range of Bradford Insulation rockwool products

are suitable for a maximum service temperature of 350C
up to 820C, and all are suitable for sub zero operating
temperatures. For faced products the temperature at the
facing should not exceed the melt temperature of the
adhesive or facing material. This is generally around
70C to 120C.
The product specified is as stated on the packaging

(dimensions, density).
Maximum service temperatures for the full range of

Bradford Insulation products are shown in the Bradford
Insulation Fire Protection Product Guide.
The product is to be kept dry at all times to ensure

maximum performance.
Observe the requirements for the handling of
glasswool and rockwool in accordance with the
Bradford Insulation Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS).
HEAT UP.
As precautionary advice, products designed for high
temperature industrial applications (above 177C) may
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temperature and calculated mean temperature, dependent

on thickness and type of insulation.
release gases (CO2, formaldehyde, amines) which may be

irritating to the eyes, nose and throat during initial heat
up. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, it is
recommended to use air supplied respirators during the
first heat up cycle.
Typical thermal conductivity (k) values of insulation

boards and blankets are derived from measurements taken
in accordance with laboratory test methods detailed in
AS2464.6, ASTM C177 or BS874.
In certain circumstances punking may occur on startup.

Punking is where the exothermic reaction binder burn-out
is contained within a thick insulation roll and further fuels
binder degradation, resulting in undetected smouldering.
Detailed thermal conductivity data is shown in the

Bradford Insulation Fire Protection Product Guide.
Personnel Protection.
Heat Transfer &

Thermal Conductivity.
To minimise the risk of injury to personnel, the

temperature of the exposed surface of an insulated vessel
or pipe should be no greater than 55C in locations
where the surface is accessible.
The thermal conductivity, or k-value (W/mK) is a

measure of heat transfer through a material and therefore
is the principle property of an insulation material. If a
temperature difference exists between two parts of a
system heat transfer will take place. There are three
modes of heat transfer in a mineral wool insulation:-
Surface temperature has traditionally been used as a rule

of thumb test for the effectiveness of insulation. While such
a test may locate hot spots, it is not a reliable indication of
the effectiveness of the insulation system as a whole.
For a given insulation thickness, the surface
temperature of polished aluminium cladding will always
be higher than that of weathered zincanneal cladding, yet
the heat loss through the aluminium will be the lower of
the two, particularly at high operating temperatures.
CONDUCTION.
The flow of heat by conduction results from a transfer
of vibrational energy from one molecule to another. This
energy transfer occurs as Fibre Conduction; conduction
between molecules of air trapped in tiny cavities.
Cladding surface temperature is also heavily influenced

by the ambient air temperature and wind speed under
operating conditions, which can be quite different from the
air temperature specified and used for design calculations.
The designer therefore should take into account the worst
case ambient conditions for calculation purposes.
CONVECTION.
Heat transfer by convection occurs from the
movement of heated air rising and the subsequent
replacement by gravity of colder, denser air. If the air
movement arises from the heat transfer process itself,
then natural convection occurs. Convection heat flow
adds very little contribution to the total k-value of
Glasswool and Fibertex Rockwool insulation products.
Noise Control.
All Bradford Fibertex Rockwool and Glasswool
products offer excellent sound absorption properties.
Alone, or in combination with other selected materials,
they offer solutions to problems involving both sound
transmission and reverberation.
RADIATION.
Heat flow from radiation is caused by electromagnetic
waves which are reflected, transmitted or absorbed by a
material. The effect of radiation heat transfer rises
significantly at higher temperatures, however high density
mineral fibre will effectively reduce heat flow from radiation.
In many applications of heat transfer, each of the
mechanisms of conduction, convention and radiation
are involved.
The total heat flow is a sum total of the individual
modes of heat transfer.
Q total = Q conduction + Q convection + Q radiation
Guidance in handling these noise problems can be

found in the Bradford Insulation Acoustic Design Guide.
Health and Safety

Bradford Fibertex Rockwool and Bradford Glasswool
products have been widely used in industry for several
decades. There is no evidence to demonstrate any long
term health effects from these products when used in
accordance with the simple procedures of the Australian
National Worksafe Standard and Code of Practice for the
Safe Use of Synthetic Mineral Fibres (1990, Reprinted
with Amendments 1994).
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY.
The thermal conductivity of an insulating material will
vary with the mean temperature under operating
conditions. In heat transfer calculations, the thermal
conductivities are derived for the design operating
Full health and safety information is provided in the

Bradford Insulation Material Safety Data Sheets.
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F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Fire Protection for

Building Applications.
Fire Protection in Homes.
Curtain Wall.
Most building codes and regulations concerning

passive fire protection refer to commercial buildings and
public areas. Generally passive fire protection in homes
is left to the designer, builder and home owner.
Fire protection has always been a major concern for

building occupants, fire fighters and building insurers.
Innovative materials and fast track construction methods
have resulted in increased complexity and uncertainty
when selecting suitable products.
Bradford Insulation recommends that consideration be

given to fire protection insulation in homes in the
following areas:-
The tragic fires in high rise buildings in Brazil and

Thailand have demonstrated that flames can spread
quickly over a facade. Many fires have been reported to
have moved floor to floor directly through the gap
between the floor slab and the curtain wall, and generally
via unsealed floor penetrations.
Fire rated sarking to be used in the roof particularly

in bushfire prone areas. Refer AS3999.
Bradford Rockwool Building Blanket to be installed
under ridge capping in bushfire prone areas.
FIG 7.
Thermal insulation in ceilings and walls to be chosen

with the best fire rating (in Australia, a four zero
product when tested to AS1530.3 is recommended
particularly above the kitchen).
Insulation of air conditioning ducting to similarly
have the best fire rating and that the ducting passes
UL181 Part 16 burning test.
Kitchen exhaust ducts to be insulated with either
Bradford Fibertex Rockwool or Bradford Glasswool.
Use fire rated insulation under timber floors.
Industrial Fire Protection.

The general design principle for buildings apply to
industrial sites. In addition fire protection insulation is an
essential engineering design element for high temperature
or chemical industrial processes.
For more information on industrial fire protection
design please refer to the CSR Bradford Insulation
Industrial Design Guide.
Fires in lower floors of multi-storey buildings can threaten

occupants of upper floors if the fire spreads up the exterior of the
building. Cladding and facade materials must be tested for
flammability.
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G U I D E
Very little research has been carried out in this area,

and as a result, CSR Bradford Insulation saw it as an
opportunity to provide economical passive solutions
through their range of rockwool products. Tests were
carried out at the CSIRO in Sydney, Australia through
their fire research and testing department. A full scale test
was constructed to investigate the effects of rockwool
insulation both in the spandrel and floor cavity.
The Bradford Fireseal Curtain Wall System is a total

building solution for fire protection, and Bradford
Insulation also offers fire rated sealant and support clips
to complement the system. Bradford Spanseal Boards are
available in a wide variety of facing options including
Thermofoil, Black Matt Facing Tissue (BMF) and
Flex-skin. For further details please refer to the Bradford
Insulation Fireseal Curtain Wall brochure.
The results were impressive, and highlighted the

superior performance of Bradford Rockwool as a fire
barrier when compared to other insulation products such
as glasswool and polyester. The products used in the
spandrel were Bradford Rockwool Spanseal Boards,
and the cavity was sealed with Bradford Fireseal Curtain
Wall Batts. The system achieved both 1 hour and 2 hour
fire ratings.
The biggest benefit of the Bradford Fireseal Curtain

Wall System is that the masonry spandrel wall which has
been necessary to prevent vertical spreading of flame in
other systems is no longer required. The high melt
temperature of rockwool provides a superior barrier
which cannot be matched with polyester or glasswool
insulation. Over the entire perimeter and height of a
building, the elimination of the masonry spandrel can
amount to significant savings in materials and labour.
As well as fire protection, rockwool provides thermal

and acoustic benefits. In some countries the insurance
premiums may be reduced due to the lower risk of fire
damage.
FIG 8.
WOOD CRIB PRIOR TO TESTING.
FIG 9.
AT PEAK OF FIRE.
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FIG 10. ROCKWOOL STILL INTACT

ON FIRST FLOOR, REMAINING
INSULATION HAS FAILED.
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
BRADFORD FIRESEAL CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS.

2. ASIA
1. AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Complies with Building Code of Australia.
Complies with 2 hour Fire Rating regulations (firesafing).
1 Hour Fire Rating (Spandrel and Firesafing).
Premium smoke control system (smokeseal flashing,

sealant and foil faced firesafing).
1 Hour Smoke Rating (Smokeseal flashing).
FS 002
STACK
JOINT
50mm THICK
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION
SPANSEAL PANELS
13mm CSR GYPROCK

PLASTERBOARD
PERIMETER SEAL
AGAINST COLUMNS
50mm THICK
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION
SPANSEAL PANELS
CONCRETE SLAB
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION FIRESEAL
CURTAIN WALL BATTS
RECOMMENDED
FIRESEAL SUPPORT CLIPS
COMPOSITE OR
GLASS PANELS
13mm CSR GYPROCK

PLASTERBOARD
ALUMINIUM FOIL FACING
WITH FIRE RATED
SEALANT TO EDGES
SPANDREL
SPANDREL
1.2mm GALVANISED SHEET

SMOKE FLASHING
CONTINUOUS WITH
SMOKE SEAL
DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT

EXP. JOINT
DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT

EXP. JOINT
STACK
JOINT
VISION
VISION
FS 001
CONCRETE SLAB
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION FIRESEAL
CURTAIN WALL BATTS
COMPOSITE OR
GLASS PANELS

SUSPENDED CEILING
SUSPENDED CEILING
TRANSOM
JOINT
VISION
VISION
TRANSOM
JOINT
4. ASIA
3. ASIA
Complies with 2 hour Fire Rating regulations
(firesafing).
Complies with 2 hour Fire Rating regulations

(firesafing).
Standard Smoke Control System (with sealant).
Standard Smoke Control (without sealant).
VISION
COMPOSITE OR
GLASS PANELS
TRANSOM
JOINT
FIRE RATED SEALANT

ON PERIMETER OF
FIRESAFING
EXP. JOINT
STACK
JOINT
13mm CSR GYPROCK

PLASTERBOARD
DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT

13mm CSR GYPROCK
PLASTERBOARD
50mm THICK
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION
SPANSEAL PANELS
SPANDREL
EXP. JOINT
DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT
CONCRETE SLAB
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION FIRESEAL
CURTAIN WALL BATTS
COMPOSITE OR
GLASS PANELS
TRANSOM
JOINT

SUSPENDED CEILING
CONCRETE SLAB
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION FIRESEAL
CURTAIN WALL BATTS
SUSPENDED CEILING
VISION
SPANDREL
STACK
JOINT
50mm THICK
CSR BRADFORD
INSULATION
SPANSEAL PANELS
VISION
FS 004
VISION
FS 003
Please consult your local CSR Bradford Insulation office if your system varies to those above.
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F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Specialty Building
System Specifications.
Curtain Walls.
3. Where the insulation shall be installed behind tinted

glass, the exterior surface of the insulation shall be
faced with black tissue (BMF) to reduce light
reflection. (NOTE: This facing should always be
carried out by CSR Bradford Insulation to ensure a
professional finish is achieved.)
SPANDREL PANELS.
1. Insulation shall be installed to fully cover the nonvision areas of the curtain wall exterior cladding
system.
The insulation shall be Spanseal Rockwool Boards
as manufactured by CSR Bradford Insulation, to
achieve an FRL 60/60/60 in accordance with
AS1530.4; (also refer to Bradford Fireseal System
FS001). In Asia, this requirement is generally FRL
120/120/120.
Where spandrel fire protection is to be provided by a
fire rated masonry wall, the insulation shall be Bradford
Spanseal Rockwool Boards.
2. The thickness of insulation shall be ..mm. For
determination of thermal resistance refer to Table 1.
4. Where a vapour barrier is required to prevent

condensation, the internal surface of the insulation
shall be faced with Thermofoil (light/medium/heavy
duty) reinforced foil laminate.
5. The insulation shall be supported by flanges fixed to
the metal framing of the spandrel at .mm centres.
FIRE SAFING.
1. Fire Safing insulation shall be installed continuously
at all exterior cladding beam/column edge separations
around the complete perimeter of each floor and roof
line. The insulation shall be Fireseal Curtain Wall
Batts as manufactured by CSR Bradford Insulation.
2. The minimum effective depth of the fire safing
insulation shall be 135mm to achieve a two hour fire
rating. The batts shall be compressed to 85% of their
original width in order to seal properly, and are to be
inserted into the cavity between the curtain wall and
concrete edge.
3. The fire safing shall be installed in conjunction with
a smoke seal of continuous galvanised steel sheeting
at least 1.2mm thickness, sealed with a fire rated
sealant between the back pan and the floor slab.
NOTE: For further details refer to the Bradford
Fireseal Curtain Wall Systems brochure.
TABLE 1. THERMAL RESISTANCE

Description
Thickness Thermal
Resistance
Bradford Spanseal
Rockwool Boards
50mm
R1.5
Bradford Glasswool
75mm
R2.3
Bradford Supertel
100mm
R3.0
Where Aluminium Foil is used on one (or both) faces
and an airspace is present:
Vertical Reflective
Airspace
20mm
R0.58
Vertical Reflective
Airspace
>20mm
R0.61
FIG 11. BRADFORD FIRESEAL INSTALLED AS FIRE

SAFING IN CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM.
Concrete
Floor/Soffit
Slab
Bradford Fireseal
Support Clips
Bradford
Spandrel
Panel
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F I R E
D E S I G N
PARTY WALL FIRE CLOSER.

Bradford Fireseal Party Wall Fire Closer will provide
at least 1 hour resistance to the spread of fire through the
cavity walls of adjoining rooms.
Where a separating wall meets the cavity wall, building
regulations also require the use of a mineral wool closer
for sound insulation purposes.
Bradford Fireseal Party Walls Fire Closer will also
meet this requirement, significantly reducing flanking
transmission through the masonry wall cavities.
FIG 12. BRADFORD FIRESEAL INSTALLED AS FIRE

SAFING IN CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM.
Galvanised Sheet Steel

(1.2mm thickness)
installed as continuous
smoke barrier
Bradford Fireseal
Curtain Wall Batts
135mm depth min.
Bradford Fireseal
Fixing Clips
Concrete
Floor /Soffit
Slab
G U I D E
FIG 14. TYPICAL INSTALLATION FOR BRADFORD

PARTY WALL FIRE CLOSER.
Bradford
Spandrel
Panel
External
Masonry Wall
Vapour
Barrier
Bradford Fireseal
Party Wall Batts
vertically continuous
and compressed to
85% of original
thickness in cavity
Party Wall Fire Protection.

1. The fireproofing insulation shall be Fireseal Party
Wall Batts as manufactured by CSR Bradford
Insulation.
2. The top of the internal party wall must be constructed
so that it provides enough depth to fit the party wall
batts below the underside of the roofing. The width
of the batt is deter mined by the fire rating
requirement.
3. The roof battens or sarking must not cross the party
wall line.
4. The party wall batts shall be cut to fit tightly into the
prepared opening. The batt must be compressed by at
least 15% of its height in order to ensure adequate
sealing.
External Wall Systems

(Zero Line Allotment).
5. Lengths of galvanised hoop iron, 500 x 25 x 1.3mm

are then nailed to the battens to bridge the gap. The
weight of the roof tile assists in retaining the insulation
in position.
The CSR RendaLine External Wall Cladding

System is designed for residential and small commercial
projects as an alternative to traditional brick veneer or
rendered masonry construction techniques.
6. There must be no penetrations through the party

wall batts.
This innovative system provides an attractive rendered

style wall with traditional recessed window and door
openings and raked sills. With the inclusion of 30mm
Bradford Fibertex 450 Rockwool (80kg/m3), it will
achieve a Fire Resistance Level of 60 and 90 minutes.
FIG 13.
BRADFORD PARTY WALL FIRE PROTECTION.
Bradford Fireseal
Party Wall Batts
compressed between
roof tiles and top of
party wall
For further details contact CSR Fibre Cement or the

CSR Bradford Insulation office in your region.
Roof Tiles
Battens and sarking

must be discontinuous
over party wall
Internal masonry
party wall
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D E S I G N
4. The edges of the fire barrier should also be clamped.

The bottom of the barrier should drape over the
masonry wall and turned horizontally.
Fire Barrier Stops.

This is a particularly simple system for providing an
effective fire break in roof and ceiling spaces. It consists
of a draped rockwool blanket which is suspended between
two fire rated elements. In offices these are usually a
masonry wall and a concrete slab.
5. The bottom edge of the blanket should be secured

with a metal strap of 50 x 2mm which is fixed at
500mm centres.
6. Where blankets require joining, it is recommended
that they be butted tightly and sewn together with
galvanised wire of 1mm thickness.
Fire Barrier Stops are most suited to refurbishments

of existing buildings such as hospitals, offices and multi
residential dwellings.
NOTE: Also refer to alternative fixing methods

detailed in FIG 15, 16 and 17.
These cavities above the ceilings are potential hazards

as they are out of view, and also provide easy access for
flames to spread before the fire is detected.
SERVICES.
Where pipes or ducts are required to pass through the
fire barrier, the blanket may be cut to provide a tight fit.
It is recommended that the protruding pipe or duct be
insulated by at least 500mm on either end to ensure fire
integrity.
1. The fire barrier stop shall be Rockwool Fibermesh

820 Blanket as manufactured by Bradford Insulation.
The blanket shall be .mm thickness.
50mm thick blanket provides 30 minutes fire

resistance.
SMOKE RESISTANCE.
If smoke resistance is required through the cavity it will
be necessary to specify an aluminium foil facing on one
side of the blanket.
Two staggered 50mm thick blankets provide 90

minute fire resistance.
2. The top of the blanket shall be secured to the soffit
with a mild steel angle. The angle should be no less
than 60 x 40 x 2mm, with the short leg fixed to the
soffit.
VENTILATION.
Specifiers should consider the effects on ventilation
once areas have been compartmentalised. This should be
discussed with a mechanical engineer.
3. The angle should be secured to the concrete soffit at

500mm maximum centres with M8 x 60mm masonry
anchors.
FIG 15. BRADFORD FIRE BARRIER STOP BETWEEN
A MASONRY SOFFIT AND MASONRY WALL.
M.S. Angle (60 x 40 x 2mm
min.) fixed to soffit at
500mm max. centres
G U I D E
FIG 16. BRADFORD FIRE BARRIER STOP FOR A

TRUSSED ROOF SPACE.
Tile battens and sarking
must be discontinuous
across fire barrier
M.S. clamping bar fixed

through angle at
500mm max. centres
Bradford Rockwool Loose

wedged between roof tiles,
battens and truss
Soffit Slab
Bradford
Fibermesh 820
Rockwool
Roof Truss
Suspended
Ceiling
Fire rated
party wall
Bradford Fibermesh
820 Rockwool
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M.S. clamping bar (50 x 2mm)

each side fixed at 500mm max.
centres
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
FIG 17. ALTERNATIVE FIXING METHODS FOR BRADFORD FIRE BARRIER STOPS IN A CEILING SPACE.
Masonry anchors at 500mm

max. centres in soffit slab

Ribbed soffit slab
Bradford
Firbermesh 820
Rockwool Blanket
packed into soffit
troughs and wired
MS Angle min.
60 x 40 x 2mm
MS Angle min.
60 x 40 x 2mm
fixed to soffit ribs
at 500mm max.
centres
MS Clamping
Strip 40 x 2mm
MS Angle min.
60 x 40 x 2mm
Bradford
Firbermesh 820
Rockwool Blanket
MS Clamping
Strip 40 x 2mm
Bradford
Firbermesh 820
Rockwool Blanket
PLAN VIEW OF
END WALL ATTACHMENT
MS Angle min.
60 x 40 x 2mm
Bradford
Firbermesh 820
Rockwool Blanket
MS Angle min.
60 x 40 x 2mm
8mm dia.
Clamping Bolt
MS Clamping
Strip 40 x 2mm

max. centres in masonry wall
Bradford
Firbermesh 820
Rockwool Blanket
Fire Stops for

Raised Access Floors.
additional height simply place one Curtain Wall Batt

on top of another. Please refer to Table 2 for specific
product details. Galvanised steel pins should be used
to secure Curtain Wall Batts together at 500mm
centres.
Raised floors are a convenient method of allowing

services to run beneath offices. There are many patented
systems on the market and those interested should contact
the appropriate manufacturers.
3. When determining the correct number of floor stops,

the height beneath the floor should be measured and
an additional 15% should be added to this value.
1. The fireproofing insulation shall be Bradford Curtain

Wall Batts as manufactured by CSR Bradford
Insulation.
4. Care should be taken to allow for floor tolerances.

5. The FRL in Table 2 is limited to the fire performance
of the surrounding floors.
2. Bradford Curtain Wall Batts are 1500mm long x

168mm wide x 100mm high. In order to gain
Void depth
(mm)
Up to 175
175 350
350 600
TABLE 2. SPECIFICATIONS OF BRADFORD FLOOR FIRE STOPS.

Fire Stop Width
Fire Stop Height
FRL
(mm)
(mm)
168
200
0/240/240
168 336
200 400
0/240/240
336 504
400 700
0/240/240
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D E S I G N
G U I D E
Fire Rated Floor System.
FIG 18. TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR BRADFORD FIRE

STOPS IN RAISED ACCESS FLOORING SYSTEM.
Bradford Fire Rated Floor Insulation can be installed

from above the joists. This is particularly useful when
seeking to achieve a fire rating of a ceiling without
disturbing the ceiling or amenity to a habitable area
below.
Raised Access
Floor System
1. The fire proofing insulation shall be Fibertex 820

Rockwool Boards as manufactured by Bradford
Insulation. The thickness of the insulation shall be at
least 100mm in order to achieve a maximum one
hour fire rating.
Bradford Floor Fire Stops

stacked to fill void height
2. Insulmesh 1.2 1.6mm wire netting is to be applied

to the floor joists in order to support the rockwool
boards. It is to be secured into position by screwing
or stapling at 600mm centres, 40mm above the line
of the ceiling.
FIG 19. SECURING OF BRADFORD FIRE STOPS FOR

RAISED ACCESS FLOORING SYSTEM.
3. The Rockwool boards should be carefully laid into

this cradle of mesh. It is advisable that there should be
some compression of the rockwool against the floor
joists.
Secure fire stops together

with galvanised steel pins
at 500mm centres
4. Attention to detail is necessary when abutting two

pieces of rockwool together end to end. There must
be no air gaps which would reduce the fire
performance of the system.
5. The joist width should be limited to 75mm maximum
width and have a maximum spacing of 600mm
centres.
Where void height exceeds
400mm, use right angle clip
embedded in fire stop at
300mm from ends of fire stop
lengths on alternate sides
FIG 20. BRADFORD FIRE PROTECTION FOR A

FIRE RATED FLOOR/CEILING SYSTEM.
Bradford Fibertex 820

Board 100mm thickness
fitted firmly between joists
Flooring
Ceiling
plasterboard
Insulmesh wire netting stapled or
screw fixed to joist sides 40mm above
ceiling line at 600mm max. centres
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F I R E
D E S I G N
Fire Damper Strip.
When fitting a fire damper strip into an existing wall:

1. The fireproofing gasket shall be Fireseal Rockwool
Loose as manufactured by CSR Bradford Insulation
When fitting a fire damper into a new fire rated wall

it is important to maintain integrity of the system:
2. The angles on the side of the damper shall be removed

and the damper supported centrally in the space
provided
1. The fireproofing gasket shall be Rockwool Fireseal

Fire Damper Strip installed in layers of 13mm
thickness as manufactured by Bradford Insulation.
3. The insulation material shall be compacted, a little at

a time, into the space between the frame of the
damper and the masonry, ensuring there are no voids.
2. Fire damper strips shall be cut to fit neatly around the

frame of the damper, and retained in position using
lengths of pressure sensitive tape. The damper strips
shall butt firmly at all joins.
4. The metal angles shall be replaced.
3. When the fire rated building section is being

completed, the masonry wall around the damper shall
compress the strips slightly.
FIG 22. BRADFORD FIRE PROTECTION FOR A FIRE

DAMPER IN AN EXISTING MASONRY WALL.
4. The level of fire resistance can be determined from

Table 3.
Remove the damper face angles on one side of the

wall, completely fill and compact Bradford Rockwool
Loose tightly into the gap between the masonry and
the damper body, and replace the angles
TABLE 3. FIRE RESISTANCE LEVELS.

Width of
Insulation
Fire Resistance Level

(FRL)
110 mm
NA/30/30
120 mm
NA/60/60
128 mm
NA/90/90
135 mm
NA/120/120
150 mm
NA/180/180
165 mm
NA/240/240
G U I D E
Damper
body
FIG 21. BRADFORD FIRE PROTECTION FOR A FIRE

DAMPER INSTALLED DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL.
Cut Bradford Fireseal Fire

Damper Strip to fit around
the damper frame with neat
tight butt joints at corners
Fix Bradford Fireseal Fire

Damper Strip at all joints
with pressure sensative tape
EXPANSION JOINTS.
Bradford Fire Damper Strips may also be used to fill
expansion joints as shown in FIG 23.
FIG 23. BRADFORD FIRE PROTECTION
FOR AN EXPANSION JOINT IN A FIRE RATED
MASONRY WALL.
Fire Damper
Body
Bradford Fibertex Rockwool in
expansion joint
Masonry wall installed to compress

the Bradford Fireseal Fire Damper
Strip slightly
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D E S I G N
Penetrations.
G U I D E
Steel Column
Fire Protection.
AS4072.1 : 1992 Components for the protection of

openings in fire-resistant separating elements, specifies
testing requirements and standards for penetrations.
CSR Bradford Insulation manufactures a range of

very high density and fire rated Bradford Fibertex 820
Rockwool boards for installation around steel columns
and beams. FIG 25 shows a typical installation design for
these applications.
Loose rockwool is commonly used in sealing the gap

between service pipes and penetrations through concrete
floors. For this to be effective it must be compressed
firmly by tamping with a rod.
Alternatively, based on past tests and a current opinion
FCO 0725, two 13mm layers of Bradford Rockwool
Fireseal Damper Strip wrapped around metal pipes
(copper or cast iron) penetrating a concrete slab are
capable of providing a 240 minute fire rating for structural
adequacy and integrity.

FOR A TYPICAL STEEL COLUMN.
50mm
For chilled water piping using polystyrene insulation,

Bradford Fibertex Rockwool Pipe Insulation has been
tested by TICA Qld to be suitable to meet AS4072.1,
when installed through the penetration section.
250mm
150mm
50mm
3mm dia. welded

pins at 300mm max.
spacings along the
length of the column
Bradford Insulation also manufactures a range of very

high density Rockwool boards for protection of large
penetrations against fire ingress.
FOR A STEEL OR COPPER PIPE THROUGH A
CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB.
1 x 50mm layer of Bradford Fibertex 820

Rockwool Board with neat tight joints,
pinned in place with speed clips
Gap around pipe filled with

compacted Bradford Rockwool
Loose or 2 x 13mm layers of
Bradford Fireseal Fire Damper Strip
2 x 50mm layer of Bradford Fibertex 820

Rockwool Board with neat tight joints,
pinned in place with speed clips
Fire Protection Spraywool.

Sprayed fire protection insulation systems are
commonly used under floor slabs and for fire protection
of columns and beams.
CSR Bradford Insulation manufactures a specialty
product for these applications called Bradford Rockwool
Spraywool.
For information about sprayed fire protection service
providers in your region, please contact your nearest
CSR Bradford Insulation office.
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D E S I G N
G U I D E
Bradford Insulation
Marine Applications.
Principles of
Marine Fire Protection.
existing ships not previously carrying such equipment.

In particular the Directive applies to rockwool and
glasswool in fire protection applications. All products
and systems offered by Bradford Insulation comply with
the FTP Code International Code for Application of Fire
Test Procedures as published by IMO 1998 (International
Maritime Organisation) Resolution MSC.61(67). This
Resolution convenes the international Convention on
Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).
Bradford Insulation has been supplying the marine

industry in Australia and Asia for many years. Rockwool
and glasswool have been specified for fire protection, as
well as thermal and acoustic performance.
The strong g rowth of the shipbuilding and
maintenance industry in the Asia/Pacific region reinforced
the need for CSR Bradford Insulation to continue its
focus in this developing segment.
A-CLASS DIVISIONS.
This series of tests is suitable for use in passenger
ships, cargo ships and fishing vessels. Fire insulation is used
to protect an area from the influence of a fire in an
adjoining area by having separating performance during
fire. Such constructions are A-class bulkheads and decks.
Bulkheads are tested vertically whereas deckheads are
tested horizontally to simulate real fire conditions.
CSR Bradford Insulation products are manufactured

to the highest standards of quality in facilities located in
Australia and Asia. CSR Bradford Insulation products are
tested to conform to the regulations of the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) which convenes with the
International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS).
In areas where fire resistance is necessary for
compartmentation, rockwool has been the preferred
choice among ship builders, naval architects and
government authorities.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
The average unexposed face temperature rise should
not be more than 140C, and the temperature rise
recorded by any thermocouples should not be more than
180C dur ing the per iods given below for each
classification:
Rockwool has been proven to be an economical,

high performance insulating material with a fusion
temperature in excess of 1150C.
MARK OF CONFORMITY.
Since 1997 a Directive on Marine Equipment has
been in force in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The mark of Conformity confirms that equipment
complies with the Maritime Equipment Directive as well
as other applicable Directives.
The Council of the European Union issues Directives
for products being placed on the EEA market, defining
conditions for free trade and essential health and safety
requirements. This implies that the Class Societies (Det
Norske Veritas (DNV), Lloyds Register of Shipping
(LRS), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau
Veritas (BV), China Classification Society (CCS/ZC), etc.
are no longer able to monopolise the approval process in
Europe as they have done previously.
Classification Authorities must accept each others
approvals and testing. This new standard is referred to as
the CE Marking.
The Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC as
amended by 98/85/EC is mandatory for all new ships and
Class A-60
60 minutes
Class A-30
30 minutes
Class A-15
15 minutes
Class A-0
0 minutes
B Class divisions allow for a temperature rise of up

to 225C above the original temperature.
FIG 26. BRADFORD MARINE FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM DURING TESTING.
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F I R E
D E S I G N
Installation
Recommendations.
G U I D E
UNCOVERED FIRE INSULATION.

This is a common application in areas that are behind
other constructions and visibly not important to specifiers.
The Bradford Insulation products Bradford Fibertex
820 Rockwool satisfies classifications for:
non-combustibility in accordance with IMO Res.
A. 799 (19); and
Fire Protection for aluminium and steel constructions
of Class A-0, A-15, A-30; and A-60 for both
bulkheads and deckheads to IMO Res. A. 754 (18).
A Class divisions which consist of an uninsulated steel
bulkhead or deckhead and without openings can be
deemed to satisfy the requirements for class A-0 divisions,
ie, satisfy the requirements for the passage of smoke and
flame, without the need for testing.
Cores of aluminium are required to be tested to gain
A-0 class divisions.
The marine specification can be used in the following

applications but not limited to:
A-class ship decks and bulkheads;
General passenger facilities;
Accommodation;
Engine rooms;
Air-conditioning machine rooms;
Doors and panels;
Ducts;
Aluminium or steel construction.
1. The fire proofing insulation shall be Bradford
Fibertex 820 Rockwool as manufactured by CSR
Bradford Insulation. The thickness of the insulation
shall be .......mm in accordance with the DNV
EC-Type Examination Certificate.
COVERED FIRE INSULATION.

Where a clean finish is necessary Bradford Fibertex
820 Rockwool is available with a prefinished fire rated
cloth or aluminium foil. This is suitable for car decks and
engine rooms where the insulation is the final surface.
This satisfies classifications for:
non-combustibility in accordance with IMO Res.
A. 799 (19); and
Fire Protection for aluminium and steel constructions
of Class A-0, A-15, A-30; and
A-60 for both bulkheads and deckheads to IMO Res.
A. 754 (18).
2. The board or blanket must be carefully attached to the

structural steel/aluminium bulkhead or deckhead
using fixing pins. These pins are usually welded to the
core, each insulation piece is firmly pressed over the
pin and secured in position by a circular locking
washer also referred to as a speed clip.
3. Attention to detail is necessary when abutting two
pieces of rockwool together. There must be no air gaps
which will reduce the fire performance of the system.
4. Where two separate layers of rockwool are required,
sheets should be staggered to ensure joints in adjacent
layers do not coincide. Refer to system drawings.
UNCOVERED THERMAL INSULATION.

In certain parts of a ship there is no fire protection
requirement, however all insulation material used must
comply with the strict guidelines of IMO Res. A. 799
(19) for non-combustibility.
This is generally lightweight insulation which is
primarily installed to provide thermal resistance between
bulkheads and deckheads.
As well as thermal benefits there are also acoustic
benefits to be gained in applications such as partitions and
ceilings. For further details regarding the acoustic
performance of these products please refer to the Bradford
Insulation Acoustic Design Guide.
Tested insulation materials to IMO Res. A. 799 (19)
for non-combustibility can be used in A, B and C class
divisions.
5. It is recommended that when attaching two pieces of

rockwool together a spiral pin be used.
6. Where a covered fire insulation finish is required for
aesthetic purposes it is recommended that glass fibre
cloths between 200 400g/m2 be used. These
cover ings are easily cleaned and provide low
maintenance to trafficable areas. For additional
information contact the manufacturer direct. It may
also possible to use aluminium foil as an alternative.
7. Glass fibre cloth tapes are also available for taping
separate products together. These products must have
a low flame spread to satisfy these stringent conditions.
For steel ship applications, refer to CSR Bradford
Insulation drawings SD001 and SB002.
For aluminium ship applications, refer to CSR
Bradford Insulation drawings AD001 and ALB002.
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F I R E
D E S I G N
Bradford Insulation Marine

Fire Protection Systems.
G U I D E
A60 Bulkhead System Description

The system comprised an aluminium bulkhead section
2480mm high and 2420mm wide, lined on the exposed
face with one layer 38mm thick 110kg/m3 and one layer
of 25mm thick 110kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex 820
Rockwool insulation sheets.
CSR Bradford Insulation has developed a number of

marine fire protection insulation systems.
System development was undertaken initially at the
CSR Building Materials Research Laboratories, Sydney,
Australia. Full scale testing was conducted by the CSIRO
Building Construction and Engineering Fire Research
facilities, Sydney, Australia to IMO test standards. EC
Type Examination Certificates were issued by Det
Norske Ver itas (DNV) under Council Directive
G6/98/EC of 20 December, 1996 in Marine Equipment.
The aluminium bulkhead assembly included a 6mm

plate stiffened at 600mm centres by 100mm x 75mm x
9mm aluminium angle sections. The ends of the sample
were stiffened by 100mm x 9mm aluminium flat plates.
The bulkhead was fabricated as per specifications described
in clause 2.1 of International Maritime Organization, Fire Test
Procedures Resolutions A. 754 (18).
The bulkhead was insulated with 1 layer of 25mm
thick 110kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool
insulation sheets applied across the tops of the stiffeners.
Copies of test reports and marine certificates are

available on request from any Bradford Insulation office
in Australia, New Zealand or Asia.
A second layer comprising 38mm thick 110kg/m3

Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool insulation sheets was
similarly applied. Sheet joints in adjacent layers were
staggered a minimum of 50mm.
ALUMINIUM SHIPS.
A60 Deckhead System Description
The system comprised an aluminium deckhead
section lined on the exposed face with one layer of
50mm thick 110kg/m3 and one layer of 25mm thick
110kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool insulation
sheets.
The aluminium deckhead assembly included a 6mm
plate stiffened at 600mm centres by 150mm x 100mm x
10mm aluminium angle sections. The ends of the sample
were stiffened by 150mm x 10mm aluminium flat plates.
Aluminium pins (3mm diameter x 85mm long) were
welded to the exposed side of the deckhead stiffeners in
places indicated in drawing AD001.
The deckhead was insulated with 1 layer of 50mm
Each Rockwool sheet in each layer was firmly butted
against each other to ensure tight joints. Both layers were
fixed in place with speed clips and restrained by 0.7mm
diameter steel wire wrapped around the pins in a diagonal
formation.
Bradford Insulation standard production sizes such as
1500 x 900mm, 1200 x 750mm or 1200 x 600mm can
be used, provided joints in adjacent layers do not coincide.
Pins and wiring should be installed to ensure minimal
sheet deflection.
Construction is detailed in drawing AD001 dated 19
February 2001, by CSR Bradford Insulation.
Each rockwool sheet in each layer was firmly butted

fixed in place with 28mm diameter speed clips.
1500 x 900mm, 1200 x 750mm or 1200 x 600mm can
be used, provided joints in adjacent layers do not coincide.
Construction is detailed in drawings ALB002 dated 19
April 2001, by CSR Bradford Insulation.
The system comprised an aluminium deckhead
section lined on one side with Bradford Fibertex HT
Rockwool 90kg/m3 and clad with 0.4mm galvanised
mild steel sheeting.
The deckhead, nominally 2440mm wide x 4000mm
long was constructed from 6mm thick aluminium deck
plate and four 150mm x 100mm x 9mm aluminium
angle stiffeners spaced at 600mm centres.
The deckhead was insulated with one layer of 50mm
thick x 90kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex HT Rockwool
with batts butt jointed. The batts were laid across the angle
stiffeners of the deckhead and clad with 0.4mm thick
galvanised mild steel sheeting. The sheets were fixed in
place by speed clips.
Certification pending at the time of publication.
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29
600
600
BRADFORD INSULATION
A-60 DECK - INSULATION SYSTEM
FOR ALUMINUM STRUCTURES
DRAWING No.: AD001
LAST MODIFIED: 19/02/2001
UNITS: mm
DESIGN: B.M.
600
PLAN OF DECK
2420
600
10
250
0.7mm diameter
diagonal tension
wire to secure
insulation in
position
Location
of pins
Speed Clips
Exposed Face
150 x 100 x 10mm

Unequal Angle
at 600mm centers
Detail "B"
30mm Overlap
25mm Bradford Fibertex 820
Semi Rigid Board
Exposed Face
25
50

Semi Rigid Board
6mm plate
Butt joint
Section A - A
Detail "B"
D E S I G N
150 x 10mm
flat plate
10
900
900
900
900
400
50mm Bradford Fibertex 820 (110 kg/m3)

Semi Rigid Board
4000
25mm Bradford Fibertex 820 (110 kg/m3)

Semi Rigid Board
Location of 150 x 10mm
butt joint
flat plate
750
750
750
750
750
F I R E
G U I D E
30
600
2420
600
PLAN VIEW
600
600
2480
DRAWING No.: ALB002
LAST MODIFIED: 1/7/01 BMS
UNITS: mm
DESIGN: BRADFORD INSULATION
38mm Bradford
Fibertex 820
Semi Rigid Board
25mm Bradford
Fibertex 820
Semi Rigid Board
3mm diameter
aluminium pins
with 28mm diameter
clips
3mm diameter
aluminium pins with
28mm diameter clips
Detail "B"
50mm min.
overlap at joints
100 x 75 x 9mm
Aluminium angle
stiffeners
Section A - A
Exposed Face
6mm plate
Detail "B"
D E S I G N
A-60 ALUMINIUM BULKHEAD

INSULATED WITH 110 kg/m3
FIBERTEX ROCKWOOL 820 BOARD
F I R E
G U I D E
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
Each Rockwool sheet in each layer, was firmly butted

fixed in place with speed clips.
STEEL SHIPS.
The system comprised a steel deckhead section lined
on the exposed face with one layer of 50mm thick
110kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool insulation
sheets.
Construction is detailed in drawing SB002, dated 2

July, 2001, by CSR Bradford Insulation.
General Purpose
Marine Insulation
The steel deckhead assembly included a 5mm plate

stiffened at 600mm centres by 100mm x 70mm x 8mm
steel angle sections. The ends of the sample were stiffened
by 100mm x 8mm steel flat plates. The Deckhead was
fabricated as per specifications described in clause 2.2 of
International Maritime Organization, Fire Test Procedures
Resolution A 754 (18). Details of the steel deckhead
construction are shown in drawing SD001.
NON-COMBUSTIBILITY.
Non-combustible material is a material which neither
burns nor gives off flammable vapours in sufficient
quantity for self-ignition when heated to approximately
750C. Any other material is a combustible material.
Steel pins (3mm diameter x 75mm long) were welded

to the exposed side of the deckhead stiffeners in places
indicated in drawing SD001.
Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool

Bradford Fibertex 820 Rockwool products are
certified as non combustible materials for use in A, B
and C class dimensions in an EC-Type examination
certificate issued by Det Norske Veritas under council
directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 in Marine
equipment, and complies with IMO standards and
SOLAS regulations.
The deckhead was insulated with 1 layer of 50mm

Each rockwool sheet was firmly butted against each other
to ensure tight joints. The sheets were fixed in place
with speed clips.
1500 x 900mm, 1200 x 750mm or 1200 x 600mm can
be used.
Bradford Glasswool Marine Thermal Grade

Bradford Glasswool Marine Thermal Grade has
similarly been certified as non-combustible for use in
marine applications under IMO standards and SOLAS
regulations.
Construction is detailed in drawing SD001 dated 16

February, 2001, by CSR Bradford Insulation.
A60 Bulkhead System Description
The system comprised a steel bulkhead section
2480mm high and 2420mm wide, lined on the exposed
face with one layer of 25mm thick 110kg/m3 and one
layer of 38mm thick 110kg/m3 Bradford Fibertex 820
Rockwool insulation sheets.
The steel bulkhead assembly included a 6mm plate
stiffened at 600mm centres by 65mm x 65mm x 6mm
steel angle sections. The ends of the sample were stiffened
by 65mm x 6mm steel flat plates.
Steel pins (3mm diameter x 160mm long) were
welded to the exposed side of the bulkhead plate and
stiffeners in places indicated in drawing SB002.
The bulkhead was insulated with 1 layer of 25mm
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32
600
2420
600
DESIGN: B.M.
DRAWING No.: SD001
UNITS: mm
600
PLAN OF DECK
600
10
250
100 x 8mm
flat plate
4000
50
100 x 8mm
flat plate
3mm Pins and

Speed Clips
Exposed Face
100 x 70 x 8mm
Unequal Angle
at 600mm centres
5mm plate
Butt joint
Exposed Face

Semi Rigid Board
Detail "B"
30 30
Section A - A
Detail "B"
D E S I G N
BRADFORD INSULATION A-60

DECK - INSULATION SYSTEM
FOR STEEL STRUCTURES
10
Location
of pins
Location of
butt joint
750
750
750
750
750
F I R E
G U I D E
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600
2420
600
PLAN VIEW
600
600
2480
DRAWING No.: SB002
UNITS: mm
DESIGN: BRADFORD INSULATION
38mm Bradford
Fibertex 820
Semi Rigid Board
25mm Bradford
Fibertex 820
Semi Rigid Board
3mm diameter
steel pins
with 28mm diamiter
clips
Detail "B"
6mm plate
Exposed Face
Detail "B"
28mm diameter
Speed Clips
65 x 65x 6mm
steel angle
stiffeners
Section A - A
D E S I G N
A-60 STEEL BULKHEAD

INSULATED WITH 110 kg/m3
FIBERTEX ROCKWOOL 820 BOARD
F I R E
G U I D E
F I R E
D E S I G N
G U I D E
APPENDIX A.
Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers.
Q. What facings are suitable for use in fire rated systems?
Q. Which insulation type is most suitable for fire

protection in curtain walling?
A. Many facing materials such as foil laminates are not

suited to some fire rated applications. The best facing
products for fire protection applications are aluminium
foil and woven glass cloths.
A. Bradford Rockwool Spanseal and Curtain Wall Batts

are recommended because of their ability to withstand
elevated temperatures generated in a fire. It is one of
the few products to have been successfully tested in a
full scale fire test to prevent vertical flame spread.
This system can provide up to 2 hours fire protection.
Q. Do ducts insulated with Bradford Insulation pass

UL181?
A. The UL181-16 burning test is designed to test the
entire duct system. The duct insulation system will pass
using Bradford insulation provided a fire rated tape
such as PPC494 is used. The use of non fire rated tapes
for fastening insulation or sleeve can cause the system
to fail the test.
Q. Why are spandrels insulated?

A. Spandrels in buildings are insulated for three reasons
namely, fire protection, thermal resistance, and noise
control.
Q. Do I require a masonry wall or fire rated stud wall
behind the curtain wall?
A. No, when the Bradford Fireseal system is specified it
is not necessary to construct an additional masonry
wall as suggested in the Building Code of Australia to
achieve an FRL of 60/60/60.
Q. Can standard Rockwool be used in marine
applications?
A. No. Only products tested to IMO standards and issued
with a valid approval certificate can be used.
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G U I D E
APPENDIX B.
Terminology.
Fire Resistance Level
This is a measure of the effectiveness of the system to prevent the ingress of fire. It is
normally classified in terms of structural adequacy, integrity and insulation in
minutes.
Flame Spread
The rate at which a material will propagate flame on its surface.
Non-combustible
A material which will not contribute heat or fuel to a fire.
Curtain Wall
Outside skin or shell of a building that is supported off each individual slab level.
Spandrel Insulation
Solid wall element below the window sill of a building which is fitted with
glasswool or rockwool insulation.
Vision Glass
This is the portion of the curtain wall above the spandrel.
Firesafing
Rockwool mineral fibre installed to the cavity between the edge of the slab and the
curtain wall frame. Its purpose is to impede fire and smoke.
Binder
The cementing material that binds the fibres of mineral wool products together.
Decibel (dB)
A logarithmic measure of sound levels of the ratio of two comparable sound

intensities.
Fire resistance
Property of a construction to resist deterioration when exposed to a fire.
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D E S I G N
G U I D E
CSR Building Solutions Website.
www.csr.com.au/bradford
Manufacturing Facilities.
CSR Bradford Insulation is a leading insulation manufacturer in Australia and Asia
with manufacturing facilities located throughout the region.
AUSTRALIA.
ASIA.
Glasswool factory, Zhuhai, China.
Rockwool factory, Dongguan, China.
Rockwool factory, Rayong, Thailand.
Rockwool factory, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Flexible Duct factory, Singapore.
Glasswool factory, Ingleburn NSW.

Rockwool factory, Clayton VIC.
Thermofoil factory, Dandenong VIC.
Sales Offices.
State
Head Office
NSW
ACT
VIC
TAS
QLD
SA
NT
WA
AUSTRALIA.
Phone
Fax
61 2 9765 7100
61 2 9765 7029
(02) 9765 7100
(02) 9765 7052
(02) 6239 2611
(02) 6239 3305
(03) 9265 4000
(03) 9265 4011
(03) 6272 5677
(03) 6272 2387
(07) 3875 9600
(07) 3875 9699
(08) 8344 0640
(08) 8344 0644
(08) 8984 4070
(08) 8947 0034
(08) 9365 1666
(08) 9365 1656
INTERNATIONAL.
Country
Phone
Fax
New Zealand
64 9579 9059
64 9571 1017
Hong Kong
852 2754 0877 852 2758 2005
China (Glasswool) 86 756 551 1448 86 756 551 1447
China (Rockwool) 86 769 611 1401 86 769 611 2900
Thailand
66 2736 0924
66 2736 0934
Malaysia
60 3 3341 3444 60 3 3341 5779
Singapore
65 861 4722
65 862 3533
Health and Safety Information.

Information on any known health risks of our products and how to handle them safely is displayed on the
packaging and/or the documentation accompanying them. Additional information is listed in product
Material Safety Data Sheets available from your regional CSR Bradford Insulation office or visit our website.
CSR Limited warrants its Bradford Insulation products to be free of defects in materials and manufacture.
If a CSR Bradford Insulation product does not meet our standard, we will, at our option, replace or repair it, supply
an equivalent product, or pay for doing one of these. This warranty excludes all other warranties and liability for
damage in connection with defects in our products, other than those compulsorily imposed by legislation.
CSR Bradford Insulation is a business of CSR Limited A.B.N. 90 000 001 276.
CSR Limited is the owner of the following trade marks. Acousticlad, Acousticon, Acoustilag, Anticon, Bradfix, Bradford, Comfort Plus, Ductel,
Fibermesh, Fibertex, Fireseal, Flexitel, Flex-skin, Gold Batts, Multitel, Quietel, SoundScreen, Spanseal, Specitel, Supertel, Thermaclad, Thermatel,
Thermodeck, Thermofoil, Thermokraft, Thermoplast, Thermotuff, Ultratel.
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P R O T E C T I O N

The Benefits of Fire Protection Insulation

Product Range, Applications

thermosetting resin. Both are available in sheet or roll

Principles of Fire Protection

Fire Testing of Building Materials

Industrial Fire Protection

ABOUT THIS GUIDE.

Fire Damper Strip

Steel Columns and Beams

Frequently Asked Questions.

CSR Bradford Insulation

The Bradford Insulation Group forms part of the

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

PRIMARY BENEFITS OF FIRE RATED INSULATION

Bradford Rockwool is a proven fire protection material

Improved Thermal Comfort

Not only does insulation provide fire protection, it also

Reduced Noise Levels

Bradford Glasswool and Rockwool are excellent sound

Bradford Glasswool and Rockwool insulation are made from

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

Fire Protection Insulation for

Pipe & Duct

Plant Room Wall &

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

Bradford Insulation Application & Selection Guide for

Bradford FIBERTEX 450 Rockwool

Bradford FIBERTEX Rockwool

Bradford FIBERMESH 820 Blanket

Bradford Curtain Wall Batts

Bradford FIBERTEX HD Rockwool

Bradford FIBERTEX Spraywool

Bradford FIBERTEX Rockwool

Bradford FIBERMESH 650

Bradford FIBERTEX Spraywool

Bradford Glasswool HT THERMATEL

25 50mm, Foil Facing

Bradford FIBERMESH Stitched Blanket

Bradford FIBERTEX 450 Rockwool

Bradford FIBERTEX Loose HT

Bradford FIBERTEX Rockwool

Bradford FIBERTEX HD Rockwool

Bradford Glasswool Ductliner and

Bradford FIBERTEX Rockwool

Foil faced with UL181 fire rated

Pipe & Duct

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

Fire Protection Insulation for

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

Bradford Insulation Application & Selection Guide for

Bradford FIBERTEX 820

Bradford FIBERTEX 820

Bradford Glasswool Marine

Bradford FIBERTEX Loose CR

Bradford FIBERTEX 350 HD Rockwool

Bradford FIBERMESH Stitched Banket

Bradford Glasswool HT THERMATEL

CSR BRADFORD INSULATION

Principles of fire protection in buildings

Ensure passive insulation systems and products provide sufficient fire

Building codes and regulations

Ensure test certificates available to meet fire regulations particularly